Melville Cane papers, 1901-1979
Collection context
- Creator:
- Cane, Melville, 1879-1980
- Extent:
- 22 linear feet 46 boxes 5 volumes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, manuscripts, and books of Melville H. Cane. Among the correspondents are Van Wyck Brooks, Carl Jung, Lewis Mumford, William Saroyan, Upton Sinclair, Felix Frankfurter, Jessamyn West, and W.H.Auden. Included is a scrapbook of newspaper articles by Cane, written chiefly for the "New York Evening Post". He served as the Columbia University correspondent during 1901 and 1902, when he was studying for his degree at the School of Law
- Biographical / historical:
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American poet & lawyer. whose career included important achievements in the fields of copyright law, book publishing, and the writing and publishing of poetry.
Melville H. Cane, poet and lawyer made important achievements in the fields of copyright law book publishing and the writing and publishing of poetry. He recieved his A. B. 1900 and J. D. 1903 from Columbia University. As a lawyer his clients included Sinclair Lewis, Thomas Wolfe, Upton Sinclair, and William Saroyan. His accomplishments as a poet include winning the Poetry Society of America's Gold Medal for his contributions to American poetry. He also served on the Board of Directors of Harcourt Brace & World.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Melville Cane papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu